A Cat Leaps to Try to Catch a Bird $2.74 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$

question 140

Multiple Choice

A cat leaps to try to catch a bird. If the cat's jump was at 60° off the ground and its initial velocity was $2.74 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ what is the highest point of its trajectory, neglecting air resistance?

• A)0.29 m
• B)0.58 m
• C)10.96 m
• D)0.19 m

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